212 pages ; 21 cm

Argues the so-called sharing economy--a wave of new businesses such as Uber and Airbnb that use the internet to match customers with service providers for real world exchanges--damages development, extends harsh free-market practices into previously protected areas of our lives, and presents the opportunity for a few people to make fortunes by damaging communities and pushing vulnerable individuals to take on unsustainable risk. --From publisher description

Includes bibliographical references

The sharing economy landscape -- On the move with Uber -- Neighbors helping neighbors -- Strangers trusting strangers -- A short history of openness -- Open wide

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